Pea & spring onion risotto

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion

1 bunch of spring onion, sliced, white and green parts separated

1/4 tsp salt

1 clove garlic, minced

150g arborio rice

Parmesan rind (optional)

500ml stock

2-3 cups fresh peas, shucked and rinsed

3-4 tbsp grated Parmesan

handful of mint leaves, chopped

salt & pepper to season

Directions

1. In a large heavy-based pan, heat the oil. Gently fry the onion and white parts of the spring onion with the salt until soft and translucent. Don't let them burn - turn the heat down if necessary.
2. Add the garlic and arborio rice and cook for a further minute or two, until coated in oil. Add the Parmesan rind, if you have it.
3. Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the stock a ladle at a time, waiting for it to be absorbed before adding more. Your rice mixture should be bubbling quite vigorously.
4. When all the stock has been added, add the peas for the final few minutes of cooking. Once your rice and peas are cooked to your liking (I prefer mine al dente so only cook for 2-3 mins at this point), turn the heat off.
5. Add the grated Parmesan, green parts of the spring onion and mint and season to taste.
6. Remove and discard the Parmesan rind. Serve immediately.

This recipe tastes even better made with vegetables from Community Harvest Whetstone :)